Sultemeier given life sentence in sensational trial
District court heard a high profile trial in which Sultemeier was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment after he fled the state. The case featured the defendant admitting illicit relations with his daughter and included testimony from church members and family. The defense sought insanity evaluations, which concluded the defendant was sane. The judge ordered the life term with no possibility of bail pending appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Ashley
Arthur Jehline
Court of Criminal Appeals At
Austin
Sultemeier
Brehling
Arthur Stehling
Laredo
Grand Jury
Paul F. Jones
Walter Kott
Lawrence Hartmann
Willie Kothe
Emil W. Hahn
Benno Baag
Otto Strackbein
Albert Maner
August Baethge
Jacob Fritz
Albert Kordzik
Chas M. Peril
Hartmann
Lester Keyser
J. Hardin Perry
H. G. Pfeiffer
Walter Sultemener
Charlie Beyer
Saspamco
Walter Jost
West End
Jost
Mr. Lang
Walter Sultemeier
Tabernacle Church
Rev. Jost
Herman Usener
Col. Petsch
United States
Mexico
Pete Montalvo
School Safety Patrols Enforce One Way West Travis Street
The city enacted a one way plan on West Travis during school hours 8 to 9 am 12 to 1 pm and 3 30 to 4 15 pm with patrols from FHS and St Marys stations at key intersections and the Beckmann corner. Patrol duty on Main Street covered by City Marshal Foerster with specific time blocks. Flags badges provided by Parent Teachers and City Commission. Violations to the ordinance will face severe punishment per the city’s enforcement policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHS
N. Adams
E. Travis
Llano Road
East Travis
N. Crockett
West Travis
St. Mary's School
West Travis Street
Lions Chili Supper and Frolic at Fair Grounds Hall
Thursday Oct 3 at 5 p.m. Lions Club hosts a chili supper and frolic at the Fair Grounds Exhibition Hall drawing community attendance and fundraising support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Fair Grounds Exhibition Hall
Scout Cub Program to Start in City Schools
The city district plans to begin a Scout Cub program in schools with parent permission slips sent home. After surveys, organization work will start. Vincent Hobbs of the Capitol Area Council will assist, and the district group formed committees to advance scouting with an early meeting to finalize plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Hobbs
Capitol Area Council
Fredericksburg Drive In Station Promoter Rubin Crenwelge
A note directs readers to Fredericksburg Drive In Station with Rubin Crenwelge as proprietor and mentions Prop. 32tf, indicating a local business reference or ballot title tied to the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Drive-In Station
Rubin Crenwelge
Political independence guides Hill Country voters
The editorial says the publication will refrain from endorsing or opposing local candidates in future articles. It defends political independence and argues polls mislead the public while asserting readers should think for themselves. It notes local candidate information remains easily accessible to readers.
Hubertus Shooting Club Thanks for 50th Anniversary Support
The Hubertus Shooting Club expresses sincere thanks to city and county residents who helped make the 50th anniversary celebration a success and to Messrs Wmn M Petmecky and Joe Molberg for their addresses at the Sunday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubertus Shooting Club
Baron’s Creek
Messrs
Wmn. M. Petmecky
Joe Molberg
Boston Girl Among Hundreds in Hollywood Scam
Inga Blomquist of Boston reveals she was among hundreds of young women who answered ads by two fake movie producers promising Hollywood careers for a fee of 11 to 300 dollars. Police seek the pair responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inga Blomquist
Boston
Mass
Hollywood
Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Inc Stock Includes Office Supplies
The Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Inc lists typewriter ribbons adding machine ribbons second sheets copy sheets and odd size mailing envelopes as part of its stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc
Beauty Reaches All-Time High in New 41 Chevrolet
The 1941 Chevrolet debut shown last Saturday by Standard Motor Co highlights new roominess refined appointments and a concealed running board. Manager Paul Weber invites all to attend the annual New Model Dance at Peters Hall and urges visitors who have not seen the new models to tour the show rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Standard Motor Company
Peter's Hall
Chevrolet
Buick
1940 AAA Program Closes November Thirtieth
In most Texas counties the 1940 AAA program ends November 30. Farmers and ranchers must complete soil building and range building practices to receive credit for this year. Maximum payments depend on cropland, pasture, orchard, and grazing units. producers must implement approved soil building practices to qualify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
George Slaughter
AAA Committee
Aged Resident Breaks Hip and Spider Bite Reported
A hospital week notes an aged resident with a broken hip and a local woman bitten by a spider. Other hospital items include operations on August Frantzen on Sept 19 and several appendectomies and surgeries for Rummler, Beckett, Laurence, and Kleck these dates. No births were recorded in the city hospitals last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Frantzen
Louise Rummiler
Fritz Rummler
Richard Laurence
Jess Beckett
Peter Kleck
Early tax payment discount and half-payment plan noted
The article describes a discount for paying taxes early in January with penalties added after February 1. The discount began in 1939 and saved locals $1 447.53. It excludes dependent school district taxes and poll taxes. The half-payment option allows paying the first half by November 30 and the second half by June 30, but few used it last year.
Health Nurse To Attend Texas Public Health Nurses Meet
Miss Ruth Kline, Gillespie County Health Nurse, will attend the Texas Public Health Nurses convention in Fort Worth. She expects to leave Sunday and return at the end of the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Kline Gillespie
Texas Public Health Nurses
Fort Worth
Texas
Tax Office Prepares Receipts For Early Fall Rush
The local tax office will not discount the first half payment or issue receipts before October 1. Anticipating heavy demand, the office has receipts ready and is prepared to provide its customary efficient service to taxpayers.
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Clark Douglas
Cleburne
Ford Good Drivers League
T. S. Moon
F. M. Douglas
Edsel Ford
New York
Calander
Central Texas
St. Mary’s Church
St. Joseph's Hall
St. Mary’s School
PTA
Victim
Paul Weber
Ager
New Model Dance
AAA
Peter’s Hall
THE
Texas Playboys
Standard Motor Co., Inc
Studebaker Line
Studebaker
Boening Motor Company
Boening Motor Sales
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